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Spending time with the elderly? Check their medications

An elderly woman with a headache. [Getty Images]

With the festive season comes travel to rural homes and people spending time with members of their families, including the elderly, some of who are living with chronic conditions that require medications.

Dr Ancent Kituku, a cancer specialist and a lecturer says that while catching up with the elderly and finding out how they are faring, it is important to inquire and check what drugs they are on especially those with chronic diseases.

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